###Please see Special Instructions for more details.

• This position will remain open until filled; however the first review of applications will begin on March 23, 2026. -This position is contingent on conditional funding and does not qualify for conversion under the AUPE Collective Agreement.

##Posting Details

Position Information

Position Title

Scientific Data Analyst, DDI

Position Summary

The Scientific Data Analyst, Applied Research provides expertise in helping Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) connect with businesses and entrepreneurs throughout Alberta to collaborate, innovate and find solutions to real-world problems.

This position will support cutting-edge research, product development, and applied industry projects by analyzing complex datasets from digital platforms, research systems, and enterprise data sources.

In addition to strong analytical skills, this role requires hands-on software development experience. The Data Analyst will be responsible for developing data pipelines, supporting AI-driven workflows and agent-based systems, preparing datasets for large language model (LLM) applications and retrieval-based analytics, and implementing back-end systems to support digital solutions and applied AI innovation.

This position will work closely with researchers, technical teams, and industry partners to turn raw data into actionable insights that drive real-world innovation and efficiency.

Position Responsibilities

Data Analysis

• Collect, clean, and process data from research systems, digital platforms, and enterprise data sources.
• Perform exploratory data analysis (EDA), trend detection, and KPI tracking.
• Apply statistical and time-series techniques to support insights, predictive modeling, and operational optimization.
• Apply machine learning models to detect trends in data and support predictive and analytical solutions.

Software Development

• Build and maintain data pipelines using Python, SQL, and cloud-native tools for both real-time and batch processing.

• Write modular, well-documented code to support automation of data collection, transformation, and processing from diverse data sources.

• Develop APIs and backend services to connect data systems, analytics tools, and AI-enabled workflows.

• Support development of data services and pipelines used in machine learning, agent-based systems, and retrieval-driven analytics.

• Ensure software follows security, privacy, and institutional compliance standards

Required Qualifications

• Three (3) year undergraduate degree, three years of university or equivalency.

• Computer Programming Diploma or Computer Science, with additional certificates in Google Analytics, Deep Learning, Python and Azure

Preferred Qualifications

Four (4) year Degree in Computer Programming Diploma or Computer Science
Certificates in:

• Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Scientist Associate (DP-100)

• IBM Data Science Professional Certificate (via Coursera)

• Machine Learning with Python

Salary or Hourly?

Salary

Salary

$62,965 - $73,660 annually

Benefits and Compensation Information

An additional 15% of the hourly rate in lieu of vacation, statutory holidays and benefits .

About Red Deer Polytechnic

Focused on advancing the economic and social priorities of Alberta,Red Deer Polytechnic(RDP) provides more than 100 industry-relevant credit and non-credit programs to approximately 11,000 credit, non-credit and apprenticeship students. With modern teaching and learning spaces, and state-of-the-art research and innovation centres, RDP provides education and applied research opportunities in partnership with industry and communities.

Red Deer Polytechnic’s main campus is located on Treaty 7, Treaty 6 and Métis ancestral lands. This is where we will strive to honour and transform our relationships with one another.

Whatever brings you to Red Deer Polytechnic, we are glad you are here. And we look forward to having you as a valued member of ourpolytechnic community****.

Posting Detail Information

Competition Number

2026-A-043

Employment Type

Term-Certain Full-Time

Number of Vacancies

1

Desired Start Date

04/01/2026

Position End Date (if term-certain)

06/30/2027

FTE

1

Hours of Work

35 hours per week

Open Date

03/17/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Note to Applicant

Red Deer Polytechnic fosters an inclusive learning and working environment where everyone can bring their full selves and share their unique talents. We are committed to being responsive to the evolving needs and expectations of our diverse community.

At RDP, we are committed to a merit-based hiring process, and we believe in an inclusive workplace that is fair, equitable, supportive, welcoming and respectful. We recognize, value, and leverage differences in identities, abilities, background, cultures, skills, experiences, and perspectives. Our practices are guided by the principles of the Alberta Human Rights Act and support the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action. If you believe you have the skills and equivalent experience and potential to contribute to this role, we encourage you to apply

Red Deer Polytechnic will provide job applicants with accommodations in accordance with the Alberta Human Rights Code. To request an accommodation, please contactPeopleandculture@rdpolytech.ca.

Special Instructions to Applicants

• This position will remain open until filled; however the first review of applications will begin on March 23, 2026. -This position is contingent on conditional funding and does not qualify for conversion under the AUPE Collective Agreement.

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume

Optional Documents